P.S. 128
The Lorraine Tuzzo
Juniper Valley
Elementary School
69-10 65th Drive
Middle Village, NY 11379

funded by
Director: Elizabeth Fitgerald
Contact: lfitzgerald@thegryc.org
For More Information see nyc.gov/dycd.

Mon–Fri, 2:30pm–5:30pm • Grades served: K-5 • Enrollment: 177
In September, 2012, the GRYC/P.S. 128 COMPASS After-School Program began serving 177 children. Our program is a collaboration between the COMPASS initiative and the Greater Ridgewood Youth Council. It is available to the students of P.S. 128 in grades K-5. The program operates Monday – Friday, between 2:30pm-5:30pm in accordance with the school calendar year. The Program is Free and Funded by DYCD.
Our goal is to provide a safe, educational and fun filled environment that supports the Department of Education’s Common Core Learning Standards. Our activities are designed to provide educational enrichment through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Homework Help, Gym, Chorus, Cheerleading, Arts & Crafts, Dance & Drama, Games, Flower Power, Creative Artworks, Creative Writing, and Sports Activities. The Homework Help program enhances the student’s school day experience. Good assignments, completed successfully, can help children develop wholesome habits and attitudes. Special events will be offered such as holiday parties, tournaments, and the End-of-the-Year Show. Snacks are provided daily by the USDA through School Food Services, NYC Department of Education.
The GRYC/COMPASS also offers a Summer Camp Program in July and August. The summer camp will enroll 150 children between the ages of 5-11 years old. The summer camp provides educational and recreational activities culminating in an amazing end of summer camp show.

Some activities our program offers:
Science - STEM
Creative Writing - Literacy
Cheerleading - Leadership
Flower Power - Leadership/Creativity
Creative Artworks - Leadership/Arts
Chorus - Literacy Community
Community Service - Leadership
Gym - Recreation
Dance/Drama/STEP - The Arts
Arts/Crafts - Creativity
Robotics - STEM






